Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
53676E
RGB
83, 103, 110
HSL
196, 14%, 38%
HSB
196, 25%, 43%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 57
LAB
42, -6, -7
LCH
42, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 221
XYZ
11, 13, 17
LUV
42, -10, -8
HWB
196, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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